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Crisis at UNB law school

Investigation uncovered harassment allegations made against dean

Photo by Adam Travis/The Brunswickan

FREDERICTON (CUP) — With the revelation that the teachers’ union at the University of New Brunswick filed allegations of harassment against dean of law Jeremy Levitt on behalf of faculty members, it’s evident that things have yet to slow down in the law school crisis.

In early February, the CBC revealed that the Association of University of New Brunswick Teachers has made unproven allegations of harassment against the dean on behalf of faculty members. The UNB administration has reached out to an external investigator for help in resolving the recent issues.

The university brought in law professor emeritus Neil Gold to interview all parties concerned with the recent issues in the law faculty.

“When we receive allegations of harassment, we treat them seriously. In this case, we’ve asked a highly regarded and experienced individual in Neil Gold to come and interview people involved,” said UNB spokesman David Stonehouse.

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